سكان
The total number of people living in a particular area, city, or country. A very frequent topic in IELTS Academic Task 1 and Task 2.
Examples
3 of 5يعاني السكان من نقص الخدمات.
The population suffers from a lack of services.
نحن ندرس توزيع السكان في المنطقة.
We are studying the distribution of the population in the area.
سكان هذا الحي طيبون جداً.
The residents of this neighborhood are very kind.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sukkan sounds like 'Sakan' (to live/dwell). Those who 'Sakan' are 'Sukkan'.
Quick Quiz
أدى الانفجار الـ... إلى ضغط على الموارد.
Correct!
The correct answer is: السكاني
Examples
يعاني السكان من نقص الخدمات.
academicThe population suffers from a lack of services.
نحن ندرس توزيع السكان في المنطقة.
businessWe are studying the distribution of the population in the area.
سكان هذا الحي طيبون جداً.
everydayThe residents of this neighborhood are very kind.
يجب توفير السكن لجميع السكان.
formalHousing must be provided for all residents.
السكان هنا بيحبوا السهر.
informalThe people here love staying up late.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
الانفجار السكاني
Population explosion
سكان المدن
Urban dwellers
سكان أصليون
Indigenous people
Often Confused With
Sha'b refers to a 'nation/people' as a political/cultural entity, Sukkan refers to 'residents/population' as a demographic count.
Usage Notes
Use 'Adad al-sukkan' to translate 'population' in numerical contexts.
Common Mistakes
Using 'Sukkan' when referring to 'family members' (which is 'A'ila).
Memory Tip
Sukkan sounds like 'Sakan' (to live/dwell). Those who 'Sakan' are 'Sukkan'.
Word Origin
From the root (s-k-n) meaning to be still or to dwell.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
أدى الانفجار الـ... إلى ضغط على الموارد.
Correct!
The correct answer is: السكاني
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